Hobbs, NM - Drunk Driver Hits Six Pedestrians at Corral Arena Parking Lot

Hobbs, NM (November 8, 2023) - On Sunday, November 5, a man was arrested after hitting several pedestrians and parked cars in the Hobbs area. 

The incident took place at the Corral Arena parking lot at around 1 a.m. Local reports indicated that 19-year-old Randy Nahun Martinez of Hobbs was driving when he hit six pedestrians and several parked cars in the lot. As Martinez was speaking with responding officials, he exhibited signs of intoxication. 

His sobriety test showed he was over twice the legal blood alcohol content limit, and he was taken into custody. The injured pedestrians were transported to Covenant Hobbs Health Hospital for treatment, with one being flown to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas. 

No additional information on the accident has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Drunk Driving Crashes in New Mexico

New Mexico drivers have a serious problem with intoxication on the roads. The state has continually had the highest rate of alcohol-related arrests in the country. In 2019, there were 176 drunk driving collisions reported in the state, compared to only 110 in 2010. From 2009 to 2018, a total of 1,085 people were killed in New Mexico due to intoxicated drivers. Drivers who are intoxicated and drive a car are committing a crime and putting everyone on the road at risk of being seriously injured. 

You can never control the actions of another driver, and you never know if someone is behaving as they should on the road. The actions of negligent drivers often contribute to life-changing car accidents in New Mexico, and it is important that you are able to take the necessary actions to protect your legal rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly injured in the event of a crash. Drunk drivers are commonplace on New Mexico roadways, and you need to partner with a lawyer who understands the law and can help you pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries. 

Pedestrians are exposed to the dangers of the road, and they are more likely to suffer from life-threatening injuries in the event of a crash. That means that the resulting medical bills and other damages are likely to be much greater than a typical collision. You need to do whatever you can to pursue the full compensation you are owed for your injuries and other losses. 

Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven track record helping injured parties in New Mexico pursue successful personal injury claims. We want to make sure that you and your family are able to achieve a full recovery. Our team of Hobbs car crash lawyers is here to help you every step of the way if you choose to pursue a claim for compensation. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.